RHONDDA Amateur Radio Society is running courses for like-minded enthusiasts in Penygraig.

Secretary John Howells told the Leader: “A Radio Amateur has to pass an exam. The single exam has now been replaced by a three-tier system: Foundation which gives a simple introduction to the hobby; Intermediate which allows use of more radio space and power, and Advanced, enabling use of full power and all main frequencies.”

The society puts on courses for the different exams and are about to start tutoring for the Foundation and Intermediate certificates.

The group meets at the St Barnabas Church Hall, Penygraig, on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. To join a course, call John Howells on 01443 432542 for more information.